GS 2025 Article 191 – Concluding Matters

1.   Censure as per CO art. 34

• 1.1    The Chairman stated, with deep thankfulness to the Lord, that censure as per CO art. 34 was not needed. He gave thanks for the fact that a good spirit of brotherly cooperation was evidenced throughout Synod, even when opinions differed.

2.   Financial Matters

• 2.1    Synod members were reminded to submit their expenses to the treasurers appointed by the Convening Church.

3.   Adoption of the Final Articles of the Acts

• 3.1    Members of Synod were requested to review the Acts received and to forward any further corrections to the first clerk. The executive members of Synod will review and adopt the final articles of the Acts.

4.   Publication of Acts

• 4.1    It was noted that the first and second clerks had been appointed to prepare the Acts of GS 2025 for publication. Synod allowed an official version of the acts to be made available on the website as soon as available. A copy of the Confidential Acts will be sent to each church, including a suggestion from the Second Clerk regarding how a consistory might deal with these Acts.

5.   Approval of Press Release

• 5.1    The press release will be prepared by the Vice-chairman and approved by the executive members of Synod for publication. For the text of the Press Release, see Appendix 24.